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Lesson Plan

Wandmaker Discussion Guide

Grades

3–5,
6–8

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About the Book

Henry’s family has a history with magic: his father has been caught up in an evil wizard’s scheme, and the last Wandmaker, Coralis, needs Henry’s help to save the world. It would be a dream come true for Henry — except that in his first act of magic, he accidentally turns his sister, Brianna, into a hedgehog. Henry, Coralis, and Brianna all have to learn to work together if they’re going to stop the evil wizard, cure Brianna, save Henry’s dad, and bring some magic back into the world.

Discussion Questions

Why does Henry want to believe in magic?

Henry adds several objects inside his wand to infuse it with his personality. If you had a wand, which objects would you add and why?

Mrs. Verrity, the librarian, says, “No one can know everything . . . The secret of possessing knowledge lies in knowing where to look for it.” Explain your thoughts about this statement. Do you agree or disagree?

Which scene from the book do you remember best? What makes it so memorable?

How does Henry’s perception of Brianna evolve over the course of the story?

Were you surprised to learn the truth behind Randall’s background? Why or why not?

Henry is inquisitive, Brianna is brave, and Coralis is wise. Which character are you most similar to? Which do you have the least in common with?

Did you ever find yourself disagreeing with a character’s choice? What did they do? What would you have done differently?

What surprised you most about the story? What did you learn from reading this book?